Students will research five different Native American tribes' cultures and create a Jeopardy based game using Microsoft PowerPoint
Objectives
5 – U1.1.2 Compare how American Indians in the desert Southwest and the Pacific Northwest adapted to or modified the environment.
5 – U1.1.3 Describe Eastern Woodland American Indian life with respect to governmental and familystructures, trade, and views on property ownership and land use.21st Century Skill Objectives
collaboration
problem solving
creativity & innovation
critical thinking
decision making
global awareness
Tasks:
1) Students will work in teams of five to research five different tribes of Native Americans. Each student becomes an "expert" in one tribe. Students will research the elements of each's culture, religion,foods, daily life, clothing, and traditions using multiple sources, internet, textbooks, other texts etc.
2) Students collect information and post to their groups Wiki page.
3) Students collaborate to rank order the information they have found into level of importance based on the depth of knowledge required to find that information.
4) Students use the PowerPoint template to design a Jeopardy game. Question values will coorespond to the rank order that each group has decided.
5) Students use the game to "quiz" other groups.
Personalization/Differentiation
Texts and websites provided for students at appropriate reading levels. Use of READ ALOUD program for text reading.
Real-World Connection
Students gain an appreciation of the differences in cultural differences between groups. Students understand the components of culture. Students analyze information critically. Jeopardy games are posted to class Wiki. Students will transfer this skill in future discuissions fo the cultural clash between Native Americans, Europeans, and African Americans.
Assessment:
Assessment via rubric to assess depth of research, rank order of questions selected, and coolarborative work. Peer review by other "experts" in each group.
Reflect on the experience with specific details about the instructional outcome, pedagogy, tool effectiveness,
and student engagement. Include any student feedback about the activity.
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2) Students collect information and post to their groups Wiki page.
3) Students collaborate to rank order the information they have found into level of importance based on the depth of knowledge required to find that information.
4) Students use the PowerPoint template to design a Jeopardy game. Question values will coorespond to the rank order that each group has decided.
5) Students use the game to "quiz" other groups.
and student engagement. Include any student feedback about the activity.